Tombola by Ruvido is a 75% dark bean-to-bar chocolate featuring Trinitario cacao from Mexico with deep notes of dried fruit, tobacco, and balsamic.
Produced by Ruvido, an Italian bean-to-bar artisan, the Tombola bar represents a dedicated approach to small-batch chocolate making. Based in Italy, Ruvido emphasizes the raw potential of the cacao bean through precise, hands-on production methods, moving away from industrial standardization to celebrate the unique character of single-origin harvests.
The heart of this bar lies in the Trinitario cacao sourced from the Agua Escondida farm lot in Mexico. These beans are carefully fermented in wooden boxes for a full seven days before being sun-dried. In the workshop, the maker employs a light roast profile to preserve the delicate volatile compounds of the bean. Refined using a melanger, the resulting 75% dark chocolate reveals an intricate palate marked by dried fruit, earthy tobacco, and a signature balsamic acidity.
Ruvido maintains a philosophy of minimalism, allowing the quality of the raw materials to dictate the experience. The Tombola bar is crafted with a short ingredient list, restricted strictly to cocoa beans and raw cane sugar. This focused approach highlights the natural fat content and nuanced sweetness of the cacao, offering a pure reflection of the Mexican terroir without the interference of added cocoa butter or lecithin.
| Type | Dark |
| Cocoa Content | 75% |
| Origin | Agua Escondida, Mexico |
| Bean Variety | Trinitario |
| Weight | 50g |
| Process | Non-alkalized |
| Sweetener | Sugar |
| Harvest | 2023 |
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| ruvido (Italy) |
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Tombola contains 75% cocoa, classified as dark chocolate.
The cocoa beans in Tombola are sourced from Agua Escondida, Mexico.
Tombola is made with Trinitario cocoa beans, a variety prized in single-origin chocolate for its distinctive aromatic profile.
A single Tombola bar weighs 50 grams.
Tombola is made by ruvido. ruvido sells directly through their website at https://ruvidochoc.com, and specialty chocolate shops in Europe and beyond also carry their bars. To track your tastings, scan Tombola in the Chof app.
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